Although he’s mobile, Williams is really a pocket quarterback, said Lewis, and he’ll switch off with senior returner Delvin Palmer when the Indians need to run out of that position.

Palmer started under center the last two years but will make a switch to running back this season. A jack-of-all-trades, Palmer will also play wide receiver and defensive back. He won’t see a lot of down time on the sidelines, according to Lewis.

“We have a loaded backfield this year with four great running backs, who can start anywhere in the district,” said Lewis.

Senior Jerquist Morris will lead the rotation of ball carriers. A three-sport athlete, Morris “has built up a lot of muscle” in the off-season, said Lewis.

Palmer, of course, will see a lot of totes. As QB last year, he accounted for 1,500 yards of offense with 28 touchdowns.

He also says his receiving unit is loaded with talent. Returning to slot is senior receiver Collin Saunders. Also receiving will be wideouts senior newcomer Phillip Bingham and senior Kobe Wiggins and junior Dionte Kelley. Kelley played quarterback some last year and “was explosive. He led us when Palmer was hurt,” said Lewis.

Playing across the line are senior guards Bo Rodgers and Caleb Davis and senior tackle Tristian O’Bier and junior tackle Deauntre Wise. Snapping will be sophomore returning center Nick Mothershead.

“We came into the season wondering about how I was going to replace three seniors [on the line] but I think we might actually be better there this year,” said Lewis. “We’re faster and we can pull quicker.”

Defense

Davis is the only lineman pulling double duty and will start at an end opposite seniors Elijah McLean or Jaheim Owens. Senior CJ Johnson will play tackle.

Morris, a returning all-district linebacker, will anchor that unit. Joining him are linebackers Redmond, Rodgers and senior Blake Edwards.

Palmer, who had seven interceptions last year, will play safety along with Smith.

Kelley and Saunders lead the four corners. Kelley is a returner in that spot and Saunders led the district in interceptions last season with nine.

Also playing cornerback will be Wiggins and Devon White.

Special teams

Junior Harry Lee returns as placekicker and senior Brandon Kent will punt. Returning kicks and punts are Morris and Palmer.

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